Chinese mother applies makeup during labour to ‘look her best’ for newborn, sparks online outrage
[The Independent] - 01/6/2025
CHINA: A young mother from Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, China, has ignited a heated online debate... The post Chinese mother applies makeup during labour to ‘look her best’ for newborn, sparks online outrage appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News
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[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025
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[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025
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